New this week on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+ and Spotify (week 34)
It’s the weekend again and we are only too happy to delve into all the beauty that the streaming services have in store for us. From movies and series to e-books and music on Spotify, New This Week has it all. Here you will discover the best new films and series.
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Netflix
Mo (S01)
In Texas, Mo finds himself on the brink of two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum claim as he tries to support his Palestinian family.
→ Mo watch
Luke (S01)
To rescue a kidnapped family member, an enterprising furniture mogul must use his secret diamond smuggling operation to transport weapons across the border.
→ look funny
Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee
Through raw, revealing footage and interviews with fugitive tech pioneer John McAfee, this documentary exposes new layers of his wild years on the run.
→ Watch Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee
HBO Max
House of the Dragon (S01E01)
House of the Dragon is based on George RR Martin’s Fire & Blood. Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series tells the story of House Targaryen.
→ Watch House of the Dragon
Amazon Prime Video
Samaritan
Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon “Wanna” Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone) is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, Granite City’s super-strong neighborhood watchman, Samaritan, was reported dead after a fiery battle in a warehouse with his rival, Nemesis. Most believe that Samaritan perished in the fire, but some in the city, like Sam, have hope that he is still alive. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to lure his neighbor out of hiding and save the city from destruction.
→ Watch Samaritan
Disney+
Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW (S01)
An emotional insight into the dreams, challenges and victories of the groundbreaking AFLW league. In this six-part series, we learn about the courageous pioneers who were told they could never play Australian football at the highest level, but managed to do it anyway. This behind-the-scenes look at four clubs in the league is both confrontational and inspiring. You will be amazed at these diverse players who are building a lasting legacy.
→ Watching Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW
Video country
Married At First Sight: Match or Mistake (S01)
In a special and brand new version of ‘Married At First Sight – Match or Mistake’, fourteen singles take the plunge by marrying someone they’ve never met before. This new MAFS season is based on the Australian and UK versions, in which group dynamics play a very important role and the couples can indicate during special stay or leave ceremonies whether they want to continue the experiment or whether they want to stop. ‘Married At First Sight – Match or Mistake’ can be seen from Monday 22 August.
→ Married At First Sight: Watch Match or Mistake
Ziggo
Outsiders (S01+S02)
A story of the struggle for power in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia.
→ Watching outsiders
Pathé Home
Jackass Forever
Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the rest of the group return for another round of funny stunts. These are often comical, absurd and also dangerous.
→ Watch Jackass Forever
More new this week!
We have already given you a nice selection of the new range of streaming services, but there is of course much more New This Week. Are you looking for other new movies, series and music on these streaming networks? On our sister site Nieuw Deze Week you will find everything that is new on Netflix, Film1, Videoland, Ziggo, Kobo Plus, Pathé Thuis and Spotify! Our Belgian readers can visit Nieuw DezeWeek.be for the latest films and series on Netflix.
